2001 Opel Omega vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Omega weights approximately 695 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Omega | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Omega | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |